Aiman Smer,
MD, FACC, FESC, FESC
Consultant Cardiologist
Associate Professor of Medicine
Program Director, Cardiovascular Fellowship
Heart, Vascular, Thoracic Institute
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, UAE
Dr. Aiman Smer, is a Consultant Cardiologist and Associate Professor of Medicine at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, where he also serves as the Cardiology Fellowship Program Director. Before joining Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, he spent a decade in the United States as Academic Cardiologist at Creighton University and as Associate Program Director for the Cardiovascular Fellowship at Creighton University Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska.
A native of Libya, Dr. Aiman earned his medical degree from the University of Tripoli and completed his postgraduate training in Internal Medicine and Cardiology at Creighton University. He holds multiple American Board certifications, including internal medicine, cardiovascular diseases, echocardiography, and nuclear cardiology.
Dr. Aiman's research focuses on quality improvement, atrial fibrillation, the impact of sleep apnea on heart disease, and 3D echocardiography. He has contributed to several international trials and has over 100 publications and abstracts in peer-reviewed journals. A Fellow of both the American College of Cardiology and the American Society of Echocardiography, he is a sought-after speaker at national and international conferences.
Residing in Abu Dhabi with his wife and four children, Dr. Aiman enjoys family time, community volunteering, sports, and exploring Abu Dhabi’s attractions.
